Dănicei: population and statistics
Dănicei has a population of 1,841 (2026) across 57.1 km², or 32.2 people per km². It ranks 2,480 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,841 residents
- 57.1 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Dănicei ranks No. 67 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.1 ‰ in Dănicei, compared with an average of 16.2 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.09 ‰ in Dănicei, compared with an average of 0.53 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Dănicei: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (20 businesses).
Dănicei in numbers
Where is Dănicei?
Population of Dănicei over time
Dănicei had 2,046 residents in 2016 and 1,841 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,938 |
| 2022 | 1,906 |
| 2023 | 1,897 |
| 2024 | 1,897 |
| 2025 | 1,881 |
| 2026 | 1,841 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,001 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cuca, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Stoilești (3,404 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Dănicei
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Dănicei | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,098 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,004 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,065 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dănicei | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.04 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 161 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.63 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,376 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,742 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 747.4 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 179 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.9 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,795 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dănicei | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.1 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.09 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,478 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dănicei | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 105 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 949 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dănicei | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.1 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,789 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Dănicei | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.09 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 438 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.09 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 92 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dănicei | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 56 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,859 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 722 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dănicei
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Transport and storage22 · 19.6%
- Wholesale and retail trade20 · 17.9%
- Construction15 · 13.4%
- Manufacturing11 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services9 · 8.0%
- Other service activities9 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 6.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 17.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 15.2%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 13.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 12.5%
- Construction of buildings11 · 9.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 8.9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities7 · 6.2%
- Civil engineering6 · 5.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 4.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dănicei?
Dănicei has 1,841 residents (2026), ranking 2,480 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dănicei?
Dănicei covers 57.1 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Dănicei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dănicei went from 2,046 to 1,841, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Dănicei?
Dănicei is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.911, longitude 24.436.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dănicei?
In Dănicei, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,098 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dănicei?
In Dănicei, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.09 ‰ (2024), ranking 92 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Dănicei?
The nearest to Dănicei are Cuca (6.8 km), Stoilești (7.8 km), Vitomirești (8.7 km), Ciomăgești (8.8 km), Nicolae Bălcescu (9.1 km).